Reviews for The First Years The Hands Free Gate

great! especially for pets

Strengths: easy to use when carrying children or groceries, Easy to install

Weakness: very expensive if you have to add on the extension parts. I have had to buy both sides and they end up costing as much as the rest of the gate.

This is the best gate I have used and I have used several. I know have 2 of these in my house. I actually use it to keep my destructive cat where I want her and they are perfect for this. Foot release is just stron enough for children not to use but easy enough for adults.

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the best there is

Strengths: easy to install. very safe when carrying the baby or products. No need to set the baby down

Weakness: expensive if you need to buy the extension wings. You have to have a strong wrist to get it tight

This is easy to install if you have strong hands. Unfortunately, the gate is not very wide so the extension wings are necessary--this can double your price. Regardless, this is the best gate out there. I love that I can carry my sleeping baby while opening the gate. I simple click of the foot is all I need. Works great for the cat too--he is kept where I want him.

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A very thought out baby gate

Strengths: Easy Installation. Very Sturdy. Hands-free feature is incredibly convenient.

Weakness: Usually will need an extension for wider doorways.

This is a very popular baby gate and there are several reasons it sells so well.

Pros:
- Very Easy and Intuitive Installation.
- Sturdy Metal Constructions(I wouldn't bother with plastic or wood gates).
- Hands-free feature is incredibly convenient; the gate is operated by a foot pedal that only adults and older children can activate.
- Pressure mounted so no need to drill holes or screws in your wall or doorway

Cons:
- You will need an extension for doorways over 34 inches. Many competitor models can accomodate wider doorways without an extension piece.

As an aside, I wouldn't use this on top of a stairway. You should only use a gate secured by bolts or other hardware.

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